Currently paralegaling at a V10 and I'm going on my second year. It's been a good experience, but kind of rough at times. I'd really like to return to my home market and establish a network there as well. In terms of admissions to a t14 would it be better to stick it out at my current firm or would it be ok to work at a smaller firm near home or does it even really matter? I'm a 3.6 and am taking the LSAT in October or December. Thanks!

If you went to a firm closer to home would it give you a chance at turning it into a FT job after LS? Your V10 will give very few shits about you having worked for them, but a smaller firm might care more.